The Outer End of Chain Pier, Looking Towards the Marine Parade.
Creator (of Artwork / Object):
Unrecorded
Date Created (of Object / Artwork):
1830C.
Description (Object or Artwork):
Perspective view of the Chain Pier looking north towards Brighton and Marine Parade. Three pairs of towers visible, pair in foreground with lantern on top of arch with bell beneath arch. Centre foreground, Figure of a soldier with sword talks to standing woman holding small boys hand, boy wears tri-cornered hat , holding whip. Two dogs beside him facing each other. Far left woman with a closed parasol sits on bench with standing man in top hat. Far right; three musicians seated, one playing a harp. Funnel of steam boat with smoke pouring from chimney behind and to left of musicians. Various groups stroll on pier deck. The pairs of towers were modelled on the design of the pylon gateways of Karnak in Egypt
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